Lower Saxony runoff results kept key cities under Greens, SPD, CDU and independents, offering continuity for startups and investors.
Merz’s warning on transatlantic ties highlights new geopolitical risks and opportunities for Germany’s startup and VC ecosystem.
Germany’s anti-extremism protests highlighted political risk signals now relevant to startups, venture investors and M&A activity.
Support for Germany's CDU/CSU drops to 20%, with the far-right AfD leading polls ahead of key state elections, signaling political shifts that may impact the country's startup and investment climate.